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FY06 BBZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,453 mi
Last recorded136,453 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 BBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 136,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 133,850 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 130,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear center brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear brake disc surface rust

Pass 8 Sep 2018 128,856 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 128,854 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 121,695 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 121,680 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 114,990 miles

Offside Front drive shaft noisy

Fail 27 Jun 2016 114,987 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front drive shaft noisy

re aim washer jets

Pass 10 Mar 2015 105,305 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 89,287 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 89,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 57,634 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 38,986 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 32,321 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 32,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 25,133 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 17,394 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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FY06 BBZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 69,513 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY06 BBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY06 BBZ registered?

FY06 BBZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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The MOT history for FY06 BBZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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